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Basketball WA is mourning the death of beloved Warwick Senators player and BWA staff member, Alier Riak.

Riak left his footprint not just on the NBL1 West but on the wider basketball community, having also worked diligently with Basketball WA as a Games Controller.

Basketball WA General Manager of Basketball Operations Adam Bowler said: “On behalf of Basketball WA, I would like to express my deepest sympathies to Alier’s family and those closest to him at this difficult time.

“Alier was not only a talented young WA basketballer but also a great character.

“He was a former WA high performance state team athlete who excelled playing in the NBL1 West for the Warwick Senators and was a valued employee with Basketball WA working as a Games Controller.”

Full statement https://nbl1.com.au